Williamsport, PA 2005

RedHill, PA 2005

The picture on the cake, one of my favorites, was taken during pack up after flying from the Relay-for-Life charity event.
That's Stefani, one of my passengers, in the basket as we were packing up. She managed to strick a cord within and we have remained 'pen pals' since. I was surprised, flatterd and humbled when Grandma mentioned Stefani had asked for an ice-cream cake with a specific ballooning picture on it for her 11th birthday.
Is she looking forward to going aloft again? (do you really need me to answer that question?!?)
(photo credit Paulette Shankweiler)

[Note: due to weather, etc, Stefani didn't fly again in ClipAway until July 4th 2011, with Grandma and her younger brother Devin].

2 years later, it is easy to tell ClipAway made a lasting impression.
(photo credit Paulette Shankweiler)